The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that it is withholding $6 billion in federal grants for afterschool and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more. Local schools are trying to figure out how they're going to cope with the loss.
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7/11/25
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Local foundation presents check to SOKS
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) received a donation Friday afternoon that will help with its efforts in the upcoming State Powerlifting and Flag Football competition held July …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/11/25
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Chamber Foundation Golf Classic returns
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Chamber Foundation Golf Classic” on Friday at Crestwood Country Club as golfers enjoyed a warm, clear day …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/11/25
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Muralist paints for community enjoyment
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although many people see her work every day, most don’t know the artist behind the paint. Pittsburg native Jenna Spencer is currently working on her 16th mural in the downtown area.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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7/11/25
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Ollie's is open
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7/9/25
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Lakeside Elementary holds Yellowstone simulation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — First grade students at Lakeside Elementary got a taste of Yellowstone National Park’s geological wonders, diverse wildlife, and historical significance through Thursday …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/15/25
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Sense of belonging inspires performer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The loving and caring environment he has found in theater, has inspired one young performer to be the absolute best he can be. It’s paying off. Recently, at the Kansas Jester Awards, Pittsburg High School Junior Norlan Aguilar was named Outstanding Leading Performer and he received a $1,000 scholarship for his role of Jean Valjean in the school’s production of “Les Misérables: School Edition.”
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/9/25
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For little league players, summer evenings and weekends are filled with sounds of baseballs cracking against bats and cheers from coaches, teammates and parents.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/5/25
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Family creates office suites for remote workers
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Long Branch Office Suites, located at 130 E. Forest Ave., Girard, is offering a space for remote workers outside of their homes.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/28/25
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Pittsburg Police, Fire Department and Crawford County EMS recovered a body Wednesday morning inside the locked fence surrounding a cell tower at 107 E. 1st Street.
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4/16/25
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– It was an early day for newly appointed Crawford County Emergency Manager Quinton Parsons as severe storms blew through the area Wednesday morning, spawning a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/2/25
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Local dentist retires, passes torch to new doctor
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PITTSBURG, KS – After 52 years of providing dentistry in Pittsburg, Dr. Marvin Clothier of Smile Solutions has retired and transferred his practice to Dr. Krishna Gorantla.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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2/24/25
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Meeting of the minds
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Individually, people can do great things. But put two exceptional minds together and the result can be amazing. That’s the case with two Pittsburg High School friends who have been collaborating on a project that would use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve education.
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By Ron Womble/[email protected]
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6/13/24
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Fort Scott National Historic Site hosts annual naturalization ceremony
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Nearly one hundred people raised their right hands and took the oath to become U.S. citizens during the annual Special Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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9/15/23
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Senate leadership visits Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson (R-Andover) spoke with SEK residents on Thursday at the Homer Cole Senior Community Center. The purpose of his visit was to gain support …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/15/23
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Pittsburg Multi-Gen Choir prepares for concert
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With a concert slated for late October, choir members of the Pittsburg Multigenerational Chorus have been practicing at Pittsburg High School every Wednesday and Friday since …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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9/14/23
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SOKS hosts first-ever Senior Unified Olympics
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — A first-of-its-kind Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) event made its debut this week in Columbus.
The 'Southeast Regional Senior Unified Olympics' was held Wednesday …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]\
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9/14/23
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The Finishing Touch gets fresh look
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PITTSBURG, Kan. After debating a remodel for decades, The Finishing Touch building finally got a long-awaited facelift.
The Finishing Touch Manager Beth Bradshaw, daughter to owners …
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/13/23
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Small town celebrates big
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WEIR, Kan. — The City of Weir was founded in 1872 by T.M. Weir of Pennsylvania, who set aside 40 of his 160 acres to build a town. During the city’s boom, nearly 3,000 residents enjoyed …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/13/23
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‘We remember’
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An American flag hangs from atop the City of Pittsburg Fire Station No. 1, located at 911 W. Fourth St. The local fire department displayed the flag to honor the memory of nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, as Monday marked 22 years since the terrorist attacks.
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9/12/23
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